HSE Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Posted by V7 Recruitment
Pay not stated
Newcastle upon Tyne · Permanent
Working closely with the Project Management Team and Site Health & Safety Lead, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) across the project. You will support the implementation of site safety procedures, monitor subcontractor compliance, conduct regular inspections and promote a proactive safety culture across all construction activities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation within the digital infrastructure sector and contribute to complex, high-profile data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Management Team and Site Health & Safety Lead in delivering project EHS requirements.
- Review and assess Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Plans of Action (SPA), Permit-to-Work documentation and COSHH assessments.
- Conduct regular site safety audits and inspections, documenting findings and following up on corrective actions.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with project and company EHS policies and procedures.
- Promote and maintain high standards of site safety, welfare, hygiene and housekeeping.
- Carry out ongoing COSHH assessments and ensure appropriate controls are implemented for hazardous substances.
- Ensure safety observations and interventions are completed, recorded and followed up.
- Maintain records of statutory inspections for equipment, tools and plant.
- Coordinate and maintain site inductions and training records.
- Prepare and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations, ensuring reports are completed accurately and promptly.
- Attend daily activity briefings and site coordination meetings.
- Support waste reduction, recycling and environmental management initiatives.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying potential hazards and improving site safety standards.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in an EHS role within large-scale construction, industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification (desirable).
- Experience preparing, reviewing and implementing EHS documentation, including RAMS, PTW systems, COSHH assessments and incident investigation reports.
- Strong knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and industry best practices.
- Experience working with subcontractors, project managers, site teams and client representatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote a positive safety culture.
- Strong organisational, reporting and IT skills.
- Business-fluent English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest and most advanced data centre developments.
- Join a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative, supportive and high-performance working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of Europe's digital infrastructure.
If you have a background in construction or industrial EHS and are looking to develop your career within the rapidly expanding data centre sector, we would love to hear from you.
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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